Mount Augustus is the largest rock on Earth (twice the size of Uluru) and Gascoyne Junction is your gateway to discovering and conquering its record-breaking immensity. You'll also be beckoned by the wildlife rich canyons of the Kennedy Range and the promise of real outback adventure, following the trail of the Kingsford Smith Mail Run or the Wool Wagon Pathway.

The nearby town of Gascoyne Junction was originally proposed in 1897. Sitting at the meeting point of the Gascoyne and Lyons rivers, Gascoyne Junction is a two hour drive east of Carnarvon, following the original trail blazed by transport pioneer Charles Kingsford Smith along the Kingsford Smith Mail Run. From here, you can also re-live the adventures of the early pastoral pioneers and Afghan hawkers along the Wool Wagon Pathway. Both routes explore the region's rich Aboriginal heritage and Dreamtime stories in a series of interpretive signs.

More adventures and breath taking vistas await in the Kennedy Range, where spectacular cliffs rise 100 metres above the Lyons River Valley plain and challenging gorge walks lead you to cascading waterfalls and tranquil pools. The range is also a haven for wildlife, from emus, kangaroos and goannas to kookaburras, honeyeaters and birds of prey.

Things to do around Gascoyne Junction

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Mount Augustus National Park

Marvel at the sheer scale and fascinating ancient geology of Mount Augustus on a 49-kilometre two-wheel drive friendly Loop Trail, which allows…

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Gascoyne Junction Historical Museum

The Gascoyne Junction Historical Museum is housed within the original Road Board Building. It showcases a treasure trove of relics from the region's…

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Gascoyne Junction Community Resource and Visitor Information Centre

The Gascoyne Junction Community Resource and Visitor Information Centre is the information hub for visitors as they explore Kennedy Range and Mount…